@ County of Onondaga. Office of the County Executive “him. Muy Ce Cora, oe 42 aay Sex, Same Mow Ya 19202 re 543639516 Fae 315 495 2582 Jeane Mahoney ‘Statement from Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney For immetiate Release: September?2s, 2018, SYRACUSE, NY ~ “For the last eleven years, it has been my honor and pleasure to serve as Onondaga County Executive.” Today, Im here to anrounce that | intend to continue serving our Central New York community In 2 alferent capacity. ve accepted a jo as Chief Operating Officer at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and will also serve as a spacial assistant to SUNY administration on matters relating to SUNY Upstate “SUNY is the largest employer in ChY and is undergoing transition. Our local economy is tremendously impacted by 'SUNY and | look forward to working with Chancellor Kristina Johason and her staff and Dr. David Amberg and his team at ESF to help maximize the benefit of these institutions. | am grateful to Dr. Johnson for her faith in me as | take on this new cole with SUNY. This is nota decision that | made Ightly. Serving as Onondaga County Executive isthe greatest job and the highest honor have had. | am aware however, that no one's irreplaceable and we can also be served by afresh perspective and a new set of ees inthe County Executive's Offic. ‘This new job with SUNY is the best of both worlds t provides me with a new opportunity and stil allows me to continue to serve out community. | will be leaving the County in a good position; our finances are strong, our infrastructure s in good working order, Onondaga Lake Is thriving and we have the best workforce you wil find anywhere, ‘The Onondaga County Legislature curently considering my budget proposal and itis my intention to Full my duties by staying in office until after the budget i passed in October In the meantime, the Legislature can appoint a successor to finish my term, There will not be any special election. The election for County Executive will be next year—the same ast would have been under any clrcumstances. In th event thet te Legsloture does not choose » sucestor, the County Charter and Administrative Coda dictate thatthe Deputy County Execute, il Fisher would frish my term, | willbe here for 3 few more weeksand will be available to help with a transition | want to thank my family forthe support of me always. | want to thank the men and women who make county ‘government work every day. And I want to thank the residents of Onondaga County for having given me the honor ‘and privilege of serving them as County Executive,” own ergownet